Stuart Woods (January 9, 1938 – July 22, 2022) was an American novelist best known for his suspenseful thriller novels, particularly the Stone Barrington book series. The Stone Barrington book series is a collection of mystery and thriller novels that follow the adventures of a suave and sophisticated New York attorney named Stone Barrington, who solves crimes and navigates the city’s high society while also dealing with personal and professional challenges.
Stuart Woods introduced the character in the first book in the series, “New York Dead.” Over the course of the series, Stone solves a variety of cases, ranging from murders and kidnappings to corporate espionage and political scandals. He is often aided by his trusty sidekick, NYPD detective Dino Bacchetti, as well as a cast of recurring characters, including Stone’s love interests, business associates, and family members.
The Stone Barrington series is known for its fast-paced action, intricate plot twists, and engaging characters. It has gained a loyal following among fans of the mystery and thriller genres. The series has been widely popular and has spanned over 60 novels.
How Many Books are in Stone Barrington Series?
There are so far 64 books in the Stone Barrington series. All of the books in the series are listed below in order of publication.
- New York Dead (1991)
- Dirt (1996)
- Dead in the Water (1997)
- Swimming to Catalina (1998)
- Worst Fears Realized (1999)
- L.A. Dead (2000)
- Cold Paradise (2001)
- The Short Forever (2002)
- Dirty Work (2003)
- Reckless Abandon (2004)
- Two Dollar Bill (2004)
- Dark Harbor (2006)
- Fresh Disasters (2007)
- Shoot Him If He Runs (2007)
- Hot Mahogany (2008)
- Loitering with Intent (2009)
- Kisser (2009)
- Lucid Intervals (2010)
- Strategic Moves (2010)
- Bel-Air Dead (2011)
- Son of Stone (2011)
- D.C. Dead (2011)
- Unnatural Acts (2012)
- Severe Clear (2012)
- Collateral Damage (2012)
- Unintended Consequences (2013)
- Doing Hard Time (2013)
- Standup Guy (2014)
- Carnal Curiosity (2014)
- Cut and Thrust (2014)
- Paris Match (2014)
- Insatiable Appetites (2015)
- Hot Pursuit (2015)
- Naked Greed (2015)
- Foreign Affairs (2015)
- Scandalous Behavior (2016)
- Family Jewels (2016)
- Dishonorable Intentions (2016)
- Sex, Lies & Serious Money (2016)
- Below the Belt (2017)
- Fast and Loose (2017)
- Indecent Exposure (2017)
- Quick & Dirty (2017)
- Unbound (2018)
- Shoot First (2018)
- Turbulence (2018)
- Desperate Measures (2018)
- A Delicate Touch (2018)
- Wild Card (2019)
- Contraband (2019)
- Stealth (2019)
- Treason (2020)
- Hit List (2020)
- Choppy Water (2020)
- Shakeup (2020)
- Hush-Hush (2020)
- Double Jeopardy (2021)
- Class Act (2021)
- Foul Play (2021)
- Criminal Mischief (2021)
- A Safe House (2022)
- Black Dog (2022)
- Distant Thunder (2022)
- Near Miss (2023)
List of Stone Barrington Novels in Order
1. New York Dead (1991)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: October 1991
- Publisher: HarperCollins (Hardcover, 1991); HarperTorch (Paperback, 1992 & 1995); Harper Premium (Paperback, 2009)
- ISBN: 0-06-171186-1
Stone Barrington’s life is turned upside down after he finds himself at the right place at the right time. While walking home from a restaurant one evening, he witnesses the fall of the very beautiful Sasha Nijinsky, a hot television anchorwoman, from her apartment 12 stories up.
Stone goes after the person fleeing Sasha’s apartment but cannot apprehend him. The lady, who miraculously survives the fall, is taken to hospital by an ambulance but later disappears after the ambulance collides with a fire truck. It all becomes a nightmare for Stone, who must figure out what happened.
2. Dirt (1996)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 416 pages
- Original Publishing Date: September 1996
- Publisher: HarperCollins(Hardcover, 1996); HarperTorch (Paperback, 1997); Harper Premium (Paperback, 2009)
- ISBN: 0-06-109423-4
In the second novel in the Stone Barrington series, the lawyer and private investigator is hired by gossip columnist Amanda Dart who is now the victim of an anonymous gossipmonger. Stone is tasked with finding the person’s identity, but he has more leads than he can handle. Amanda later takes matters into her hands, and things get messier.
3. Dead in the Water (1997)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 464 pages
- Original Publishing Date: August 1997
- Publisher: HarperCollins(Hardcover, 1997); HarperTorch (Paperback, 1998 & 2001); Harper Premium (Paperback, 2009)
- ISBN: 0-06-171191-8
Set after the events of Dirt, Stone Barrington goes on a short vacation to the island of St. Marks. His time off does not turn out to be as he planned as a young American girl is standing trial in the country for the murder of her husband. If convicted, she would be sentenced to death by hanging, so Stone decides to defend her. His decision pits him against the man slated to be the next Prime Minister of St. Marks.
4. Swimming to Catalina (1998)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 448 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 1998
- Publisher: HarperCollins(Hardcover, 1998); HarperTorch (Paperback, 1998 & 2002); Harper Premium (Paperback, 2009)
- ISBN: 0-06-171193-4
Hollywood actor Vance Calder invites Stone Barrington to Los Angeles to investigate the disappearance of his wife, who happens to be Barrington’s ex-girlfriend. While going about his investigation, Stone comes up against the best and worst of Hollywood glamour. He learns that a local mob boss is behind the disappearance and plans to use it as leverage to acquire Calder’s movie company. This new revelation, however, puts Stone’s life under threat.
5. Worst Fears Realized (1999)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 432 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 1999
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- ISBN-10: 006171190X
- ISBN-13: 978-0061711909
Stone Barrington reunites with his former NYPD partner Dino Bacchetti, now head of detectives in the 19th precinct when the people closest to him start dying one after the other. Despite having almost nothing to go on, he believes the brilliant killer is someone he has come across before. He is then faced with solving one of the most challenging cases he has ever encountered.
6. L.A. Dead (2000)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 352 pages
- Original Publishing Date: November 6, 2000
- Publisher: Putnam Adult
- ISBN-10: 0399146644
- ISBN-13: 978-0399146640
In the sixth installment of the Stone Barrington series, the lawyer is in Italy about to marry his beautiful girlfriend Dolce Bianchi – the daughter of a high-ranking Mafioso – when he is called to Los Angeles to investigate the death of Vance Calder. The actor was found dead in his Bel Air mansion with a gunshot wound.
Arrington, Stone’s ex-girlfriend and Calder’s wife is suspected of the murder, and everyone believes she killed him. However, Stone, still in love with his ex, is in her corner and takes the case head-on.
7. Cold Paradise (2001)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 464 pages
- Original Publishing Date: April 1, 2002
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN-10: 9780451205629
- ISBN-13: 978-0451205629
Stone Barrington is on vacation in Palm Beach, Florida, when he surprisingly meets Allison Manning, a former client he thought was dead. Allison appeared to have found wealth in her new life but had some trouble that needed fixing. She subsequently hires Stone to fight an insurance fraud case hanging over her head and find the stalker making her life a misery.
8. The Short Forever (2002)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 432 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 2002
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 1101663367, 9781101663363
Stone Barrington is hired by an odd client to locate his niece in London. The task appears to be straightforward, but it turns out to be anything but that. He soon finds himself in a matter of international intrigue with the involvement of three intelligence services.
9. Dirty Work (2003)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: October 7, 2003
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN-10: 0451210158
- ISBN-13: 978-0451210159
Stone Barrington leads an undercover operation to prove infidelity in an heiress’s marriage. The cheating husband is later found dead, and his mistress disappears. Facing allegations that he had something to do with it, Stone must clear his name before finding the killer.
10. Reckless Abandon (2004)
- Genre: Thriller / Espionage
- Paperback Volume: 289 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 28 September 2004
- Publisher: Putnam
- ISBN: 0399151516, 9780399151514
The tenth book in the Stone Barrington series sees him charged with tracking a mobster in the witness protection program. Another character created by Stuart Woods, Holly Barker, a retired Army major, and Florida police chief recruited to become a CIA operative, makes her first appearance in the Barrington books.
11. Two Dollar Bill (2004)
- Genre: Suspense, Fiction, Mystery
- Paperback Volume: 368 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 10 October 2004
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN-10: 045121319X
- ISBN-13: 978-0451213198
Stone Barrington, his former partner Dino, and a filthy rich Texan named Billy Bob, whom they had just met, were shot at while leaving a restaurant. Because of the incident, Stone offers Bob his townhouse for the night. He would later regret this decision as the out-of-towner goes missing and someone else is killed in his house.
12. Dark Harbor (2006)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 2006
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN-10: 0451218701
- ISBN-13: 978-0451218704
Stone Barrington’s cousin and his family are found dead at their house in Dark Harbor, Maine, and the local police report it to be a murder-suicide case. Stone, however, believes otherwise, especially after he learns from his CIA contact that his cousin was working covertly for the agency and had just received a big promotion.
Along with Holly Barker, his former partner Dino, and CIA agent Lance Cabot, Stone decides to look into matters himself, and the trio head to Maine to get things figured out.
13. Fresh Disasters (2007)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 398 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 2007
- Publisher: Thorndike Press
- ISBN: 0786291095, 9780786291090
Herbie Fisher hires Stone Barrington to handle his suit against a mob boss who has beaten him up in the past over gambling debt. Herbie and Stone’s lives are now under constant threat as the mafia underworld keeps making an attempt on their lives.
14. Shoot Him If He Runs (2007)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 293 pages
- Original Publishing Date: September 25, 2007
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN: 0399154442, 9780399154447
Stone Barrington, Holly Barker, and Dino Baldachetti are sent to the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Marks by the CIA to pursue a rogue agent named Teddy Fay. They have to battle corrupt local politicians and other American expatriates to complete their mission.
15. Hot Mahogany (2008)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 413 pages
- Original Publishing Date: September 23, 2008
- Publisher: Thorndike Press
- ISBN: 1410408493, 9781410408495
CIA boss Lance Cabot hires Stone Barrington to protect his older brother Barton Cabot, a former army intelligence agent with amnesia. Because Barton knows a few secrets worth killing for, he is to be kept safe as events from his past come back to haunt him.
16. Loitering with Intent (2009)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 293 pages
- Original Publishing Date: April 21, 2009
- Publisher: Thorndike Press
- ISBN: 1410414477, 9781410414472
Stone Barrington’s life is turning on its head as his stunning girlfriend dumps him, and his finances are running dry. Desperate for a new gig, he is hired by a wealthy man to find his son, who is hiding in Key West, Florida. Along with Dino, he travels south to discover that the young man he has been hired to track has a good reason for not wanting to be found.
17. Kisser (2009)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 402 pages
- Original Publishing Date: November 21, 2009
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN: 1615237917, 9781615237913
Stone Barrington helps establish the career of a Broadway actress and helps her avoid her psycho ex-husband while also working to free an art dealer’s daughter from a drug dealer/con artist.
18. Lucid Intervals (2010)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 384 pages
- Original Publishing Date: April 20, 2010
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 1101186976, 9781101186978
Stone Barrington is having dinner with his friend Dino when former client Herbie Fisher walks in the restaurant with a briefcase full of cash. Herbie claims to have won the money via lotto, but is also in need of a lawyer. While contemplating his next line of action, Stone comes across a beautiful woman also looking for the services of a lawyer. She turns out to be nothing but trouble.
19. Strategic Moves (2011)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 386 pages
- Original Publishing Date: January 18, 2011
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0451234456, 9780451234452
Stone Barrington’s activities have brought a big new client to the law firm he works at, and his bosses are so impressed with him that they want to make him a partner. They also hand him a check for $1 million dollars. Stone later finds out that this new client may be the devil in disguise, as an impending scandal could lead to the cancellation of the promotion.
20. Bel-Air Dead (2011)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 6 April 2011
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0451235347, 9780451235343
Stone Barrington’s ex-girlfriend Arrington Calder needs his representation as she is trying to sell off stocks of Centurion Studios, the company her late actor-husband left her. Stone takes the job and moves into her Bel-Air mansion to close the deal. While there, he finds out that many Hollywood heavyweights have an interest in both the company and Arrington.
21. Son of Stone (2011)
- Genre: Suspense / Thriller
- Paperback Volume: 306 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 2011
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN: 9780399157653, 0399157654
Readers are introduced to Stone Barrington’s son Peter with his ex Arrington Calder. Peter moves from Los Angeles to New York to stay with his father and attend a prestigious film school. Along the way, he befriends Dino Bachetti’s son Dino and falls in love with a pretty pianist from his school.
22. D.C. Dead (2011)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 6 December 2011
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451237859, 0451237854
Stone travels to Washington, D.C., to investigate the murder of a high-profile politician. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and deception involving powerful figures in the government and intelligence community. Along the way, Stone navigates dangerous political waters and forms an unexpected alliance with a female CIA agent.
23. Unnatural Acts (2012)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Crime Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 2012
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451238771, 045123877X
Stone is hired by a wealthy client to investigate a blackmail scheme involving his son. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a series of shocking secrets involving the client’s family, including a murder and a decades-old conspiracy. Along the way, Stone also deals with his complicated love life and forms a surprising new connection with an old flame.
24. Severe Clear (2012)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 384 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 2012
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451414373, 0451414373
In this installment in the Stone Barrington book series, Stone is called upon to investigate a suspicious death at a luxurious hotel in California. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit involving a high-tech startup and a powerful Silicon Valley CEO. Along the way, he also has to deal with the return of an old enemy.
25. Collateral Damage (2012)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 381 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 2012
- Publisher: Thorndike Press
- ISBN: 9781410454928, 1410454924
Stone finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes game of international intrigue when he becomes involved with a beautiful foreign agent. As he tries to navigate his dangerous new situation with the help of his old friend, CIA agent Lance Cabot, he must also deal with a spate of murders that appear to be connected to his clients.
26. Unintended Consequences (2013)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 3 April 2013
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451414397, 045141439X
Stone is embroiled in a complex case involving a wealthy businessman and a shady art dealer. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a web of deception and illegal activity that threatens to destroy the reputations of some of New York’s most powerful figures.
27. Doing Hard Time (2013)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 8 October 2013
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451466860, 0451466861
In the book, Stone takes on a new client who is accused of a white-collar crime and sent to a notoriously tough prison. As Stone investigates the case, he uncovers evidence of corruption and conspiracy within the prison system, putting himself and his client in grave danger. Along the way, Stone forms an unexpected friendship with a fellow prisoner.
28. Standup Guy (2014)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 7 January 2014
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451466877, 045146687X
Stone is called upon to help a friend who has gotten himself into trouble with the law. As he works to clear his friend’s name, he discovers a tangled web of lies and deceit that goes all the way to the top of the political establishment. Along the way, Stone also deals with his complicated love life and the return of a dangerous enemy from his past.
29. Carnal Curiosity (2014)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 400 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 4 April 2014
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451466884, 0451466888
Stone Barrington is involved with a beautiful and mysterious woman who is connected to a series of murders. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit involving some of New York’s wealthiest and most powerful citizens.
30. Cut and Thrust (2014)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 307 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 15 July 2014
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN: 9780399169113, 0399169113
Stone is in the middle of a high-stakes political game when he is hired to investigate a scandal involving a powerful senator. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption that threatens to bring down some of Washington’s most influential players.
31. Paris Match (2014)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Hardcover Volume: 311 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 7 October 2014
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN: 9780399169120, 0399169121
In this book, Stone Barrington travels to Paris to investigate a case involving a wealthy businessman and his family. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and scandal that threatens to destroy the family’s reputation and fortune.
32. Insatiable Appetites (2015)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 309 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 6 January 2015
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam Sons
- ISBN: 9780399169151, 0399169156
A wealthy businessman hires Stone to investigate a case involving a valuable painting that has been stolen from his private collection. Stone gets help from his friend Dino Bacchetti, but his investigation puts him at odds with the art world’s most powerful players as a series of attempts are made on his life. The book also introduces a new love interest for Stone in the form of a beautiful chef.
33. Hot Pursuit (2015)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 416 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 7 April 2015
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451473103, 0451473108
Stone finds himself caught up in a high-speed chase through Europe after his friend and former CIA agent, Holly Barker, is kidnapped. While working to rescue Holly and bring her kidnappers to justice, Stone and his allies uncover a web of deceit and danger that threatens their lives and the safety of the world.
34. Naked Greed (2015)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 307 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 2015
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN: 9780399174667, 0399174664
Stone Barrington is hired by a wealthy businessman to investigate a case involving a valuable art collection that has been stolen. As Stone delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption involving some of New York’s most powerful and influential citizens. Along the way, an old flame brings danger and intrigue to his doorstep.
35. Foreign Affairs (2015)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Hardback Volume: 343 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 13 October 2015
- Publisher: Thorndike Press
- ISBN: 9781410480224, 1410480224
Stone travels to Europe with Dino Bacchetti to investigate a case involving a wealthy businessman and his family whose reputation and fortune are about to be destroyed. Along the way, Stone also deals with personal challenges, including a new love interest in the form of a beautiful actress and the return of a dangerous enemy.
36. Scandalous Behavior (2016)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 352 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 5 January 2016
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451477231, 0451477235
In the book, Stone Barrington is hired by a wealthy businessman to investigate the mysterious death of his nephew in a suspicious car accident. Stone’s investigations uncover a web of deceit and danger involving the Russian mob and a corrupt politician. His new love interest in the book is a savvy businesswoman.
37. Family Jewels (2016)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 352 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 5 April 2016
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780451477248, 0451477243
Stone Barrington is hired to investigate the disappearance of the son of a wealthy businessman suspected of stealing valuable gems. Stone uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that threatens to tear the family apart. Holly Barker makes an appearance in the book as she is investigating a murder case involving the same family. In the end, Stone solves both cases and learns important lessons about family, loyalty, and trust.
38. Dishonorable Intentions (2016)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 341 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 7 June 2016
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN: 9780399573910, 0399573917
Barrington is involved in a dangerous and complex case involving a wealthy family after its matriarch hires him to investigate her son’s fiancée, who she suspects is after her fortune. Along the way, Stone must navigate the treacherous world of high society, where everyone has their own agenda.
39. Sex, Lies & Serious Money (2016)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 352 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 25 October 2016
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781101665565, 1101665564
A wealthy businessman hires Stone to investigate the finances of his soon-to-be ex-wife. Stone goes ahead to discover a vast network of corruption and deceit that implicates some of the most powerful people in the city. He has to navigate dangerous liaisons and tries to protect those he cares about from harm while bringing the culprits to justice.
40. Below the Belt (2017)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 384 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 24 October 2017
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780399573989, 0399573984
Below the Belt sees Stone Barrington drawn into the world of professional boxing. He gets involved in a complex and dangerous case involving a talented young fighter who he must help navigate the treacherous world of boxing promoters and managers who will stop at nothing to protect their interests.
41. Fast and Loose (2017)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 368 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 18 April 2017
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781101665589, 1101665580
In this Stuart Woods Stone Barrington book, the New York City attorney gets entangled in a dangerous game of espionage and betrayal when a former lover asks him to help her ex-husband with a legal issue. Stone teams up with CIA operative Holly Barker to investigate, and they uncover a conspiracy involving a stolen yacht, a missing painting, and a group of Russian oligarchs with ties to the American government.
42. Indecent Exposure (2017)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 336 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 6 June 2017
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780735217126, 0735217122
Indecent Exposure is a gripping addition to the Stone Barrington series. Stone finds himself caught up in a scandal involving a Hollywood film mogul and a young actress. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of corruption and blackmail that threatens to bring down some of the most powerful people in the entertainment industry. Along the way, he reconnects with a former flame, a brilliant businesswoman named Arrington Calder.
43. Quick & Dirty (2017)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 336 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 24 October 2017
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780735217157, 0735217157
In Stuart Woods’ Quick & Dirty, Stone finds himself juggling multiple romantic interests as he gets embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and political intrigue. When a former lover enlists his help in finding her missing son, he discovers that the young man is involved in a plot to bring down a corrupt senator. Stone teams up with CIA operative Lance Cabot to uncover the truth.
44. Unbound (2018)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Paperback Volume: 352 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 28 August 2018
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780735217188, 0735217181
Stone Barrington is embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when he is targeted by a group of powerful enemies. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, he teams up with Holly Barker to uncover the conspiracy against him. As they investigate, they discover a web of corruption that stretches from the criminal underworld to the highest levels of government.
45. Shoot First (2018)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 368 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 10 April 2018
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781101666784, 1101666781
Stone Barrington is hired to investigate a series of burglaries targeting wealthy homeowners in the Hamptons. To solve the case, he teams up with Dino Bacchetti and a beautiful tech expert named Vivian.
46. Turbulence (2018)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 320 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 5 June 2018
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9780735219212, 0735219214
In this installment in the Stone Barrington series, he is caught up in a high-stakes aviation drama when he boards a private jet to London and meets a beautiful woman named Felicity Devonshire, who is the former girlfriend of the pilot. As the flight progresses, Stone discovers that the pilot and Felicity are involved in a dangerous scheme to steal millions of dollars in diamonds.
47. Desperate Measures (2018)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 448 pages
- Original Publishing Date: October 16, 2018
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN: 1643850695, 9781643850696
In Desperate Measures, Stone Barrington is hired to defend a wealthy businessman who has been accused of insider trading. As he investigates, he discovers that the case is much more complicated than it first appears.
48. A Delicate Touch (2018)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 320 pages
- Original Publishing Date: December 31, 2018
- Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
- ISBN 10: 0735219265
- ISBN 13: 9780735219267
While investigating a string of brutal murders that seem to be linked to a wealthy art collector, Stone discovers a dangerous world of art theft, organized crime, and international espionage.
49. Wild Card (2019)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 320 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 26 March 2019
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0735219281, 9780735219281
In Wild Card, Stone Barrington finds himself in the crosshairs of a powerful enemy who is out for revenge. As he tries to uncover the identity of his attacker, he discovers a sinister plot involving political corruption and corporate espionage.
50. Contraband (2019)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 320 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 13 August 2019
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 059308313X, 9780593083130
In Contraband, Stone Barrington is drawn into a high-stakes investigation involving stolen artwork and a mysterious organization known as the Alliance. When a valuable painting disappears from a wealthy socialite’s home, Stone’s longtime friend and client, Herbie Fisher, becomes the prime suspect. Stone is charged with clearing Herbie’s name, a task that threatens to unravel everything he holds dear.
51. Stealth (2019)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 320 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 15 October 2019
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593083164, 9780593083161
In Stuart Woods’ Stealth, Stone is on the hunt for a group of terrorists who are plotting an attack on American soil. He races against the clock to stop the plot, and he discovers a dangerous conspiracy that could have global implications.
52. Treason (2020)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction, Spy Fiction
- Original Publishing Date: 7 January 2020
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593107268, 9780593107263
Stone Barrington is hired by a wealthy businessman to investigate a foreign government’s business dealings in the United States. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex plot involving money laundering, espionage, and high-level corruption that gets him caught up in a web of international intrigue.
53. Hit List (2020)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 350 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 17 March 2020
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593167511, 9780593167519
CIA agent Holly Barker asks Stone for his help in stopping a terrorist plot against the United States. As Stone and Holly race against time to prevent the attack, they are targeted by a ruthless assassin known only as the “Iron Wolf.” Meanwhile, Stone also finds himself caught up in a romantic entanglement with a beautiful artist named Jenn Stone.
54. Choppy Water (2020)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 336 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 11 August 2020
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593188292, 9780593188293
Choppy Water is the 54th book in the Stone Barrington series. In it, Stone travels to Key West to help a friend with a legal matter. While there, he gets involved with a beautiful woman who is being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. As Stone investigates the ex-boyfriend, he discovers a connection to a dangerous criminal organization. With the help of his friends, Stone sets out to stop the organization and protect the woman he has come to care for.
55. Shakeup (2020)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 336 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 27 October 2020
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593188330, 9780593188330
Stone is tasked with representing a high-profile television news anchor who has been accused of sexual misconduct. As he investigates the allegations, he discovers a web of corruption and cover-ups that extend far beyond his client’s case. Stone also becomes involved with a woman who is targeted by the same group of corrupt individuals.
56. Hush-Hush (2020)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 336 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 29 December 2020
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593188357, 9780593188354
In Hush-Hush, Stone gets involved with a wealthy businessman who is being targeted by a group of criminals. Stone later discovers a complex conspiracy involving government officials, Russian spies, and a secret technology that could change the world.
57. Double Jeopardy (2021)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Volume: 320 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 23 March 2021
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593348125, 9780593348123
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Stone is approached by a woman who believes her husband is trying to kill her for her inheritance. As Stone investigates the matter, he discovers that the woman’s husband is not the only one with a motive for murder. Meanwhile, Stone’s friend, Dino Bacchetti, is dealing with his own troubles as he investigates a string of robberies that may be connected to a former colleague. With danger lurking around every corner, Stone and his allies work to unravel the complex web of deceit and stay one step ahead of the criminals.
58. Class Act (2021)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Original Publishing Date: 3 August 2021
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593416880, 9780593416884
In Class Act, Stone is hired to represent a young actress who has been charged with murder. As he investigates the case, he discovers several suspects with motives for the crime, including the victim’s own family members. With the help of his friends, Stone works to clear his client’s name and protect himself and his loved ones from harm.
59. Foul Play (2021)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Original Publishing Date: 19 Oct 2021
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593452968, 9780593452967
Stone Barrington is tasked with investigating a series of murders that are connected to a popular sports team. He also navigates his personal life, including his budding romance with a beautiful woman who has ties to the sports world.
60. Criminal Mischief (2021)
- Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Adventure Fiction
- Hardcover Volume: 377 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 28 December 2021
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593452992, 9780593452998
In Criminal Mischief, Stone is pitted against an enemy on the run. He gets wind of a sinister plan being hatched across town and sets out in pursuit of justice.
61. A Safe House (2022)
- Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Adventure fiction
- Paperback Volume: 320 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 22 March 2022
- Publisher: Diversified Publishing
- ISBN: 0593556291, 9780593556290
Stone is tasked with transporting precious cargo across the Atlantic. He plans to do so peacefully, but as usual, his enemies do not let him do so. A Safe House takes place across England and Key West, Florida.
62. Black Dog (2022)
- Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Adventure fiction
- Original Publishing Date: 2 August 2022
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593615395, 9780593615393
After returning home from a treacherous adventure, Stone Barrington gets acquainted with a glamorous socialite with a staggering inheritance. Stone’s intriguing new companion has some surprisingly familiar ties and other far more sinister ones, including a miscreant who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
63. Distant Thunder (2022)
- Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Adventure fiction
- Paperback Volume: 272 pages
- Original Publishing Date: 11 October 2022
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593540034, 9780593540039
While vacationing, a dead body shows up on Stone Barrington’s property. He seeks to unravel the identity of the man but finds himself embroiled in an elaborate game of cat and mouse between the CIA and nefarious foreign forces.
64. Near Miss (2023)
- Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Adventure fiction
- Paperback Volume: 352 pages
- Original Publishing Date: June 6, 2023
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- ISBN: 0593540069, 9780593540060
When a chance encounter introduces Stone Barrington to a charming new companion, he has to deal with the baggage of her persistent ex-boyfriend, who is seeking retribution. He later realizes that there is potentially an even more treacherous game being played behind the scenes.
